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MARCO LONGARI

A Palestinian man walks past a graffiti-covered section of the controversial Israeli separation wall at the Qalandia checkpoint in the Israeli occupied West Bank on January 10, 2013. The worst storms in a decade left swathes of Israel and Jordan under a blanket of snow and parts of Lebanon blacked out, bringing misery to a region accustomed to temperate climates. AFP PHOTO/MARCO LONGARI

A Palestinian man walks past a graffiti-covered section of the controversial Israeli separation wall at the Qalandia checkpoint in the Israeli occupied West Bank on January 10, 2013. The worst storms in a decade left swathes of Israel and Jordan under a blanket of snow and parts of Lebanon blacked out, bringing misery to a region accustomed to temperate climates. AFP PHOTO/MARCO LONGARI

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Vendors set up a stand before the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier at Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Vendors set up a stand before the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier at Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Spectators cheer during the medal ceremony at the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier at Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Spectators cheer during the medal ceremony at the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier at Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Athletes enter the water during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier on Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Athletes enter the water during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier on Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Athletes enter the water during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier on Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Athletes enter the water during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier on Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Athletes enter the water during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier on Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Athletes enter the water during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier on Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers take part in a powerlifting competitions in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers take part in a powerlifting competitions in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers celebrate in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers celebrate in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers celebrate in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers celebrate in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

People gather at Field of Mars during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

People gather at Field of Mars during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers arm wrestle in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers arm wrestle in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.